Staff Resources

How to provide safety training access to non-employees

1. Add person as a WSU affiliate
2. Non-employee can self-enroll in Canvas
3. EH&S has a student Canvas option: https://ehs.wsu.edu/ehs-training/
*Friend ID option was terminated in 2022

How to set up a visiting scholar with stipend position

1. Complete J-1 immigration process (same steps as a student, designated as a visiting scholar)
2. Stipend will be provided via Nonservice Pay Authorization/NIN Supplier Invoice Request (not an employee)

*There may be issues with accessing Percipio with this setup. Reach out to EH&S and/or HRS for assistance.

Requesting Support Letters for Extramural Funding from the Vice President for Research, Provost, or President

The Office of Research coordinates requests for letters of support for extramural funding from the vice president for research, provost, or president. from the Vice-President for Research, Provost, or President. To request a letter of support from the vice president for researchprovost, or president, complete the following steps.

Required Steps

  • Submit the request to the Office of Research (or.orap.servicedesk@wsu.edu ) at least 4 weeks prior to the eREX deadline. The final, signed letter must be included with the proposal package submitted at the eREX deadline.
  • Your request must include approval from your College Associate Dean for Research.
  • Provide the following in the request:
    • The request for applications (RFA, or equivalent), highlighting the section describing the required letter of support.
    • Specifically call out any required commitment of material resources (e.g., matching funds, access to space or equipment).
    • A draft letter in Word format following the RFA requirements.